Where to stay for Downtown Design Dubai 2016

Dubai is extremely well known as a high-end destination and has an opulent collection of breathtaking and extravagant hotels that will make you never want to leave. I will now present you a fine selection of five top hotels, where you can stay for Downtown Design Dubai 2016, from 25 to 28 October.

1 – Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Royal Residences

Located on the Palm Jumeirah archipelago, this luxury beachfront hotel is 18 km from the Mall of the Emirates. Its upscale and upgraded rooms feature flat-screen TVs and iPod/iPhone docks and add private lounge access, while suites add living/dining areas. With elegant marble bathrooms and balconies with water views, some suites even include saunas, kitchens and butler service. The hotel has 10 sophisticated restaurants and nightlife venues, plus a palatial spa with a gym. You may get to know the other amenities here.

2 – Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

This luxury hotel is set on an island in a striking sail-shaped building and is a 5-minute walk from Wild Wadi Water Park and 4 km from Mall of the Emirates. The opulent suites, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with gulf or city views, offer Egyptian linens, designer toiletries, whirlpool baths and butler service. Upgraded suites include snooker tables, libraries, cinemas and private elevators. Amenities also include 9 restaurants and bars, 4 pools and a private beach. There’s a spa, a fitness center and a kids’ club. (More information here.)

This sprawling beachfront hotel in a striking building with a wavelike shape overlooks the Arabian Gulf and is 6 km from the indoor ski resort Ski Dubai at the Mall of the Emirates. Upscale rooms offer gulf views range from modern to subdued and feature floor-to-ceiling windows, free Wi-Fi and luxury toiletries, as well as flat-screens, iPod docks, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms and suites add balconies and seating areas. Luxe villas have 18-carat gold plated bathrooms. Amenities include 6 pools, and 20 restaurants and bars, including an Italian eatery by chef Jamie Oliver. There’s also a private beach, a dive centre, a spa and a gym. (More information here.)

4 – Atlantis The Palm, Dubai

Set on the iconic Palm Jumeirah island with views of the Arabian Gulf, this luxurious resort is 14 km from Wild Wadi Water Park and 15 km from Mall of the Emirates. Cozy rooms have flat-screens, free Wi-Fi and minibars, as well as gulf or island views. Over-the-top suites offer sitting areas; some include terraces, whirlpool baths and/or living rooms. Upgraded quarters add floor-to-ceiling windows with underwater views. There are 23 restaurants, including an Italian eatery. There’s a spa, a salon, a gym and an expansive water park. Other amenities include a kids’ club and a nightclub. (More information here.)

5 – JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

Set in 2 art deco style high-rise towers, this luxury hotel is 4 km from The Dubai Mall and 5 km from the Burj Khalifa skyscraper. Polished rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and marble bathrooms. Palatial suites add separate living rooms and club rooms and suites have lounge access. There are 14 restaurants and bars, including a French bistro and a sleek, top-floor cocktail bar. Other amenities include a nightclub, a spa with a sauna, a heated outdoor pool and a fitness centre. (More information here.)